LPN/LVN or RN

Grifols•Whitehall, OH

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist evaluates donor suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, and helps maintain confidentiality. The role includes conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories, educating and counseling donors, managing injuries and adverse events, assisting with employee training, and administering the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception/discrimination and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Ability to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; make frequent hand and foot movements; perform precise finger coordination; and occasionally walk, bend, twist at the waist, squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Ability to lift 15 pounds lightly, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Promote donor awareness of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist in employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.